Use this as a planning target; confirm the exact current formula before making it your goal.
Coast Guard rating guide
AET Avionics Electrical Technician ASVAB score requirements
Score target and study focus for Coast Guard AET.
AET
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Avionics Electrical Technician
ASVAB score targetScore 171+
Troubleshoots and repairs aircraft electronics and avionics systems.
Avionics Electrical Technician can fit students who want Coast Guard work in aviation and are ready to verify current rating availability with a recruiter.
Aviation maintenance, rescue operations, aerospace support, or emergency-services paths.
Study first
Focus these areas
- Build math knowledge, electronics information, general science, arithmetic reasoning before comparing this rating against your score report.
- Use the public score target as a planning number, then confirm the current formula and openings with a Coast Guard recruiter.
Daily work
What you may do
- Troubleshoot aircraft electronics, avionics, sensors, and communication systems.
- Follow Coast Guard procedures, watch routines, equipment checks, reports, and training standards tied to AET.
AET Coast Guard rating FAQ
Common Avionics Electrical Technician ASVAB questions
What ASVAB score do you need for Coast Guard AET Avionics Electrical Technician?
Score 171+ is the planning target shown on this MeritMarch guide. Treat it as study guidance, not a contract promise, because Coast Guard rating access, openings, waivers, medical qualification, and recruiter guidance can change.
What does a Coast Guard AET Avionics Electrical Technician do?
Troubleshoots and repairs aircraft electronics and avionics systems.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for AET?
Start with the subjects most connected to this rating: Math Knowledge, Electronics Information, General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is AET guaranteed if I meet the score target?
No. ASVAB scores are only part of Coast Guard rating access. Current openings, medical standards, citizenship, security screening, waivers, and Coast Guard needs can all affect whether a rating is available.
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Sources and official confirmation
Source checked May 9, 2026: GoCoastGuard AET career page. Public ASVAB score targets are planning context and still need Coast Guard recruiter confirmation before enlistment decisions.
Score target shown on this page: Score 171+. It is public planning context reviewed alongside current GoCoastGuard ratings; current access still depends on official policy, openings, medical qualification, background screening, waivers, citizenship, and recruiter guidance.
More context reviewed May 9, 2026: GoCoastGuard enlisted careers, GoCoastGuard eligibility requirements, Operation Military Kids Coast Guard ASVAB score table.